Hundreds attend vigil for family injured in M9 crash

A profound sense of solidarity filled St. Clare's Church in Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow, as hundreds of people attended a prayer vigil for a family struck by tragedy. Four members of the same family remain hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision on the M9 motorway in Co. Kildare last weekend.

The victims, identified as three women and a seven-year-old boy, were en route to Dublin Airport when the accident occurred. The church was filled to capacity, with many attendees accommodated in the nearby parish center where the vigil was live-streamed, ensuring no one missed the opportunity to offer prayers and support.

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It's hugely important to show solidarity, gather, to come together.

Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin acknowledged the gravity of the situation, calling it a "very tough day for Carlow and the wider area." He emphasized the vigil's importance, stating, "It's hugely important to show solidarity, gather, to come together." Bishop Nulty noted that people often feel helpless in such times, unsure of how to respond.

"We are remembering very much the three sisters and their nephew and praying for their recovery, while also very conscious of the young boys being laid to rest," he added, referencing separate losses within the community. The community's outpouring of support is also evident through a fundraiser, which had surpassed €670,000 by Friday evening, highlighting the deep care and concern for the injured family.

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We are remembering very much the three sisters and their nephew and praying for their recovery, while also very conscious of the young boys being laid to rest.